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Kirtland, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87417

San Juan County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,910
224/sq mi
$75,215
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kirtland pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
224
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87417 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirtland, San Juan County, New Mexico, home to 6,910 residents across 30.8 square miles, a density of 224 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87417 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,215 (27% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,911. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 15.4%. The typical home here is valued at $179,700 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $875 monthly, and 74.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 87417 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 87417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirtland, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87417.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87417, Kirtland, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,910

Population

30.8

Area (sq mi)

224

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87417?

35.0

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 28.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 60.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,215

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$22,911

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87417 ranks nationally

Kirtland, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,215 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,939

Total Housing Units

1,662

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

3.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$179,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.8%

YoY Change (2022)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87417 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.3% 146
2019 -5.5% 138
2020 +12.5% 155
2021 +3.8% 161
2022 +11.8% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 87417, employing approximately 713 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,678,000.

78

Businesses

713

Employees

$22.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 23.1%
Finance and insurance 11 14.1%
Construction 10 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 12.8%
Wholesale trade 5 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87416 Fruitland, NM 5,454 5.5 mi

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Related Areas

San Juan County Kirtland, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87417 in? ▼
ZIP code 87417 (Kirtland) is located in San Juan County, New Mexico. San Juan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87417? ▼
ZIP code 87417 in Kirtland, NM has a population of 6,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87417 is $75,215, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87417 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87417 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87417? ▼
ZIP code 87417 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87417? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87417 are: Retail trade (18), Finance and insurance (11), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87417? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87417 increased by 11.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87417? ▼
In ZIP code 87417, 41.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87417? ▼
In ZIP code 87417, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87417 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.